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Patent GB-190525958-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Locks.
Inventor: SCHROEDER FREDERICK WILLIAM
Filed: 1905-12-13
Granted: 1906-09-06
Abstract: 25,958. Schroeder, F. W. Dec. 13. Locks, key; padlocks.-In a casing 1 open at both ends is mounted the barrel 2 containing a Yale pinlocking mechanism of the type described in Specification No. 1877, A.D. 1905, and provided with an extension on which lugs 5 are formed. The other end of the casing 1 is closed by a hollow screw plug 13, with which is connected the shackle 6, one end 7 of which is enlarged and adapted to slide in a slot 14 in the wall of the plug. Slots 10 in the legs of the shackle are adapted to be engaged by the lugs 5 on the barrel, from which they can only be released by operating the pin mechanism and turning the barrel. A pin secures the plug 13 to the casing. In a modification shown in Fig. 5, the extension of the barrel is screw-threaded and is slotted to receive the ends of the shackle 6, which are also screw-threaded, both of these parts engaging an internal screw-thread 22 on the casing. To release the shackle, the barrel is rotated until the shackle is free from the casing. The screw-threads on the different parts may be interrupted.
Patent GB-190606163-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Starting Valves of Steam Steering-engines and the like.
Filed: 1906-03-14
Granted: 1906-10-18
Abstract: 6163. Davis & Co., and Boothman, J. L. ,March 14. Steering-engines. - Relates to an improvement on the invention described in Specification No.- 19,733, A.D. 1903, in which a steam-actuated stop valve is fitted in the steam passage leading to the controlling - valve. Instead of the valve being arranged so that the amount of its opendepends upon the distance of the rudder from its mid-position as in the prior Specification, it is provided with a cataract cylinder to ensure that the valve opens gradually. The. spindle 2 carries a cylinder 1 containing glycerine, which receives the hollow plug 5 attached to the cross-head 6. This plug has an aperture 7 controlled by the spindle 8. When the valve is opened, the glycerine is forced through the aperture 7 and returns to the cylinder through holes 10 and the annular space 9 provided for the purpose.
Patent GB-190608607-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Padlocks, Handcuffs and the like.
Inventor: ROBINSON GEORGE HENRY
Filed: 1906-04-10
Granted: 1907-02-21
Abstract: 8607. Robinson, G. H. April 10. Locks, key; padlocks; handcuffs.- The jaws A, A<2>, Fig. 2, for gripping an article L such as the spoke of a bicycle wheel, are revolubly mounted on a sleeve E in the casing B, C, the sleeve itself . being - capable of sliding relatively to the jaws under the control of the spring H. The jaws are normally locked together by, means of a lng E<1> on the sleeve E engaging recesses A<3>in their bosses, but they can be unlocked by means of a screw key engaging an internal screw-thread on the sleeve E and adapted to disengage the projection E<1> from the recess of the jaw A. The jaws are held in the closed position by the spring G. If the jaws are extended as shown in dotted lines in Fig. 2, the device may be used as a padlock or handcuff.
Patent GB-190609621-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method of Extracting Iodine from Liquids Containing Compounds of Iodine.
Filed: 1906-04-24
Granted: 1906-11-08
Abstract: 9 6 2 1 . Soc. Franþaise La Norgine. May 23, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Iodine is extracted from liquids containing iodides, iodates, or organic ioduretted compounds obtained by extracting seaweed, or seaweed ash, or ioduretted substances of any kind. The iodine, set free by any known means, is dissolved in vaseline oil, which is agitated with the liquor, and is afterwards removed from the oil by steam distillation or otherwise, the oil being again available for use. The extraction of the seaweed may be effected in any manner, preferably by methodical extraction with hot water according to the system of diffusers used in sugar works. In treating fresh seaweed with cold water, the cells should be destroyed, e.g. by treatment with milk of lime or with dilute acid. Sea-water may be used, but an additional quantity of lime is then necessary. The liquors obtained are decanted or filtered, if necessary, and are then conveyed to wooden vats and the iodine is set free, e.g. by sulphuric acid and sodium nitrite. Pure vaseline oil is then added to and agitated with the liquid, liquids which are partly exhausted being first treated, and so on, fresh liquid being the last to be treated. The oil assimulates the free iodine and collects rapidly on the surface of the liquors. It is finally poured into a stone-ware or wooden receptacle and is steamdistilled, a porcelain or glass condenser, multitubular if necessary, being provided. The condensed steam carries the particles of iodine into a receiver. The iodine may also be removed from the oil by direct heating, or by a current of hot air or of an inert gas.
Patent GB-190612649-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tie Fastenings.
Inventor: MORTON THOMAS
Filed: 1906-05-31
Granted: 1907-02-07
Abstract: 12,649. Morton, T., Goldstein, H., and Frank, H. May 31. Neck-tie retainers and fastenings ; studs.-A retainer, securing a neck-tie to the collar stud so that the height of the tie relative to the collar may be varied, has a shell 11<a>, Fig. 5, provided with recesses 13. A spring 14, Fig. 7, placed in the shell, has openings 15, 16, 17 registering with the recesses 13 and is held there by a plate 19, Fig. 6, with holes 22 opposite the openings in the spring, the plate being secured by turning in the flanges 21 of the shell. This fitting is stitched to the tie and can be pressed on the bead of the collar stud in as many positions as there are recesses 13. In modifications, the spring 14 may be dispensed with, and the head of the stud made springy by splitting it, Fig. 8, or the head of the stud may be hollow, Fig. 9, to receive projections in the recesses of the retainer.
Patent GB-190614147-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mechanism for Delivering Packets, Tablets or Boxes of Sweets and other Commodities and in Tablets, Boxes or Packets and the like for use therewith.
Inventor: DOUGLAS WILLIAM PERCY
Filed: 1906-06-20
Granted: 1906-10-11
Abstract: 14,147. Douglas, W. P. June 20. Toys for delivering sweetmeats and the like.- Relates to coin-freed and other delivery mechanism for tablets, packages, boxes of sweets, and other small articles to be released singly by means of moving figures or other mechanism, actuated by hand or mechanical power. In order to dispense with a closed magazine for the articles, they are provided with one or more holes g, Fig. 3, and are threaded upon rods f, Fig. 2, on a piece e, which is carried by a bracket d, supported by a strip c from the lower part a. The part a has side shelves b to support the lowest package in position to be moved out by means of a Figure &c. passing beneath. The packages may have various forms as shown, respectively, in Figs. 4, 5, 6, 12, and 13, or they may be of shapes such as those shown in Figs. 9 and 11, or they may take the form of a box, Fig. 7, to contain loose sweets. The piles of packets may be arranged vertically or horizontally.
Patent GB-190617910-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Acetylene Gas Plant
Inventor: LEMON ROBERT FRANCIS
Filed: 1906-08-09
Granted: 1906-11-08
Abstract: 17,910. Lemon, R. F., and Freel, H. Aug. 9. Acetylene. - In a non-automatic generator, the water tank a has a cover secured by bolts and nuts b<1> and dipping into an annular water jacket a' with a filling-nozzle a<2>. The carbide-receiving chamber c is closed at the top by a removable cover c' ; the bottom is a disk valve d secured to a rod d<4> which projects through a gastight bearing d<6> and carries a weighted handle d<7>, which normally keeps the valve e tightly closed. In the tank a is a perforated t r a y a', a perforated pedestal a<4> supporting a conical carbide distributor a<5>, and an overflow pipe e for the generator water. The washing-vessel f is filled by a pipe g or a funnel f<1>, and the level is regulated by a water-sealed pipe f<3> <3> with air inlet f The gas generator passes by a pipe e<4> to a chamber f<5> <5> in washing-vessel, through perforations in its bottom to the liquid, and by a pipe g<2> to the gasholder, and thence by a pipe k, through a dry purifier i, to the service pipe l.
Patent GB-190619112-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Breaking Fabrics
Inventor: GROSSELIN HENRY
Filed: 1906-08-27
Granted: 1907-03-28
Abstract: 19,112. Grosselin, H. Oct. 28, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Softening or breaking fabrics. Relates to that class of machine in which the fabric is led round a drum made up of several rollers, as described in Specifications No. 5394, A.D. 1888, No. 18,314, A.D. 1895, No. 13,892, A.D. 1895, and No. 13,892A, A.D. 1905, [Abridgment Class Bearings &c.]. Two such drums 1 are shown, each composed of six rollers 2, 3. The rollers are covered with projecting helices 4, 5 of wire &c., the spirals being in opposite directions on adjacent rollers. The rotation of the rollers is effected by a strap bearing on the pulleys 9, 10. As the whole drum revolves, the rollers rotate on their axes. The relative speed of a roller and the fabric is nil, the softening effect being caused by rolling only. Calendering and pressing.-The Specification in the original form as published under the Act of 1901 comprises also the statement that the machine described above serves for smoothing fabrics. This subject-matter does not appear in the Complete Specification as accepted.
Patent GB-190623337-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Gelatine Capsules containing Medicines for Internal Use
Filed: 1906-10-22
Granted: 1907-03-14
Abstract: 23,337. Evans, Sons, Lescher, & Webb, and Webb, E. A. Oct. 22. Capsules.-Gelatin capsules containine, medicines are coated with cocna-butter, paraffin wax, or any other suitable vegetable, animal, or mineral fat, and are then enclosed in membraneous sacs, in order that they may pass through the stomach intact and liberate the medicine in the intestines.
Patent GB-190623681-A (GB)
Title: Process for the Regeneration of Rubber Waste or Improving the Quality of Caoutchouc.
Inventor: ELLIS GEORGE BELOE
Filed: 1906-10-24
Granted: 1907-05-30
Abstract: 23,681. Ellis, G. B., [Produits Chemiques de Croissy (Basler et Cie, J.)]. Oct. 24. India-rubber, purifying; waste, utilizing and devulcanizing; india-rubber, solvents for.-Rubber is purified and waste rubber regenerated by dissolving in terpineol, terpin, terpin hydrate, or like oxygenic derivatives of the terpenes melting below 180‹C., and precipitating either the rubber or the impurities from the solution thus obtained in the usual manner. The two methods may be combined by successive precipitation. Copal or like substances may be added, e.g. in the form of a solution in terpineol &c.
Patent GB-190624568-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Heel-breasting Machines.
Filed: 1906-11-02
Granted: 1907-07-11
Abstract: 24,568. Thomas, J., and Baxter's Leather Co. Nov. 2. Heels.-In heel-breasting machines of the type in which the heel is clamped in a carriage and reciprocated across the face of a rotating cutter, means are provided for reciprocating the carriage, and also for positioning the heel. The carriage e is provided with a dovetail portion l fitting between guide-strips k on the machine frame, so that, when the usual hand-lever i is moved to. reciprocate the carriage, the cutter forms a curved breast to the heel in one direction only. For positioning the heel, there is provided a gauge m, which is attached by screws s and slots t to a slide r and is normally pressed forwards by a spring w. This slide carries a lug r<1>, which contacts with an incline n on a plate o adjustably secured to the carriage e. As the carriage is reciprocated, the incline n automatically forces the gauge backwards out of the way of the heel.
Patent GB-190624829-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Pavings, Floorings, or the like.
Inventor: METZ ARTHUR
Filed: 1906-11-05
Granted: 1907-04-11
Abstract: 24,829. Metz, A. Nov. 7,1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Paving- blocks.- A non - slipping sound - deadening flooring or pavement consists of terra-cotta or similar ceramic blocks B having roughened surfaces filled and covered with a mixture D of asphalt, bitumen, and stony material, such as finely-broken granite. The blocks may have pyramidal or similar prominences a, as shown in section in Figs. 1 and 2, and in plan in Fig. 3, or they may have longitudinal rectangular or bevelled ribs produced by forcing them through dies. The layer D of granite and asphalt, with carborundum, boron carbide, corundum emery, or their derivatives, may be combined with the ceramic blocks before they are laid on the foundation, and alternatively the carborundum &c. may be pressed into the asphaltic surface while it is in a plastic condition.
Patent GB-190703343-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Thread Ending Motions for Automatic Balling Machines.
Filed: 1907-02-11
Granted: 1907-08-08
Abstract: 3343. Dewhurst & Sons, J., and Preston, W. Feb. 11. Balling-machines. -Relates to automatic ending- motions. The thread is severed by the usual cutting- device, and the end is drawn into the finished ball by the latch-hook shown in Figs. 4 and 5. One of the hooks 15 is mounted opposite each spindle 3 on a rocking-shaft 12, and is held in the position shown in dotted lines during the winding of the ball. Just before the ball is finished, a tappet 30 on the cam-shaft rocks a lever 26, the upper end of which moves a lever 22 out of the way of an arm 25 fixed on the shaft 12, and allows the latter to rotate under the influence of a coiled spring so as to bring the hooks 15 up against the ball. The flyer 5 then winds a few layers around the ball and book 15 and the machine knocks off. The knife-hook shaft 10 is then operated by a handle in the usual way to bring the knife hooks 8 against each ball, and the flyers are turned by hand to lay the thread in the hooks. As the shaft 10 is turned, an arm 33 mounted upon it is caused to engage with a pivoted spring finger on the shaft 12, so that when the shaft 10 is turned back to retract the knife hook 8, the shaft 12 is rotated also and the latch hook 16 is withdrawn, simultaneously cutting the thread against the knives 9 and leaving the end inside the ball. A guide 35 mounted on the knife hook 8 ensures the thread being pressed into the open latch-book. The pivoted latch 17 is closed by the layers of thread wound round the hook as the latter is drawn out of the ball. The knife hooks are mounted in slotted brackets 36, in which they may be adjusted to cut off any required length of end.
Patent GB-190705330-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Device for Displaying Hats, Bonnets and the like.
Inventor: NUNN FREDERICK WILLIAM
Filed: 1907-03-05
Granted: 1907-05-02
Abstract: 5330. Nunn, F. W. March 5. Displaying. - A device for displaying hats, bonnets, &c. consists of a spring frame having spring arms at the ends of which the hat &c. is supported, and passing between a series of pins attached to a bracket arranged so that the frame may be adjusted in any desired position. One or a number of frames may be carried by a bracket. As shown in Fig. 1, the loop 11 of the spring frame 10 passes between bridge-pins 13, 14, 15 carried by a projection on the bracket, the arrangement being shown in section m Fig. 6. A number of frames may be carried by one bracket, four being shown in Fig. 4. In the modification shown in Fig, 7, the spring frame is double, the parts being arranged on either side of the plate 12. The pins project on each side of this plate and engage with both frames. The bracket may be further provided with a socket.
Patent GB-190710440-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Microphones for Telephones.
Inventor: BROWNE RALPH COWAN
Filed: 1907-05-04
Granted: 1908-03-12
Abstract: 10,440. Browne, R. C. May 4. Telephones.-Microphones are so constructed that the current flows at right-angles to the direction of the pressure produced by the sound waves. A thin layer of granular carbon 26, Fig. 3, is retained between non-conducting walls 18, 19 supported by the insulating-frames 15, 16, 17. The retaining walls 18, 19 are constructed of mica and silk cemented together, and are respectively secured to the main diaphragm 13 and to the support 14. The electrodes 23, of platinum, gold, aluminium, &c., are preferably of thin metal, and project into the layer of granular carbon, being formed with current-focusing portions c so that the current is most dense in that portion of the granular carbon which is most greatly compressed. In a modified construction, three electrodes are employed. The thin layer of carbon 26 may be made of considerable length and breadth, so that very high resistance microphones may be constructed in this way.
Patent GB-190711175-A (GB)
Title: Process for the Manufacture of Ceramic Masses and Articles containing Aluminium Oxide.
Inventor: ENGELHORN FRITZ
Filed: 1907-05-13
Granted: 1908-08-13
Abstract: 11,175. Engelhorn, F. May 13. Pottery.-Ceramic masses or articles composed of compounds of alumina with oxides of metals or of boron, silicon, arsenic, or antimony are made by mixing a composite aluminium oxide (formed by fusing a mixture of alumina or fused alumina with another oxide) in powder with the other oxide, or oxides, with or without binding-materials such as dextrin, clay, kaolin, felspar, &c., and heating without fusing. When zinc or magnesium oxide is used, spinel-like substances are produced. An example is given, in which fused chromiumaluminium oxide is mixed with iron and magnesium oxides, made into a paste with water, moulded, and burnt.
Patent GB-190715121-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Percussive Machines for Rock Drilling and Analogous Purposes.
Inventor: MAUSS WILHELM
Filed: 1907-07-01
Granted: 1908-07-01
Abstract: 15,121. Mauss, W. July 1. Rock drills.- The feed of percussive machines such as rock drills is controlled by water which is allowed to escape intermittently on the parts reaching some predetermined relative position. The power cylinder, which may c o n - veniently be of the type described in Specification No. 15,120, A.D. 1907, having a large front portion 1 and smaller rear portion 2, is slidably mounted in a cylindrical casing 17, cup-leathers 18 being used to secure good sliding contact. Compressed air or other actuating-fluid is supplied through an opening 23 to the near end of the casing 17 and tends to drive the power cylinder forward. The fluid enters the power cylinder to actuate the piston through ports 15. The front space 25 of the shell 17 is filled with water at the commencement of operations through a cock (not shown), which may be situated in the end 20 of the casing. The front portion of the power cylinder is extended to form a neck 6 surrounding the hollow piston-rod 5, which has an annular groove 33 and ports 35 adapted to register with a port 32 in the neck 6 communicating with the water space 25 each time the piston completes a forward stroke; in this way a portion of the water is discharged, allowing the power cylinder to be fed forward to that extent in the shell 17. The groove 33 is widened to make the discharge of water proportional to the rate at which the drilling operation is being effected. The exhaust from the cylinder passes to the hollow piston 5, and together with the water entering through the ports 35 may escape through forwardly-directed ports 52 and a hollow drill 36, to lubricate the drill, clear away debris, and allay dust. If the piston makes an unduly long forward stroke, the shoulder 9 enters the recess 10, closing the ports 8 and stopping the machine. A gauze or like corrugated cylinder 53, Fig. 4, may surround the portion 2 of the power cylinder to prevent dust &c. from entering the ports 15. In a modification the escape of water from the space 25 is controlled by a piston valve 40, Fig. 6, which is struck by the working piston on the forward stroke. The drill may be rotated by rifle-bar and ratchet or other gear. Water may be introduced under pressure into the space 25 to withdraw a stuck drill, after the manner of an hydraulic jack.
Patent GB-190724100-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wheels for Motor Road Vehicles and other purposes.
Inventor: HINDLEY LEONARD ALBERT
Filed: 1908-04-29
Granted: 1908-12-10
Abstract: 24,100. Hindley, L. A. April 29, 1908. Disk wheels; tyres, non-elastic.- Dished metal disks C<1>, C<2>, stiffened by bolts D', are formed with outwardly-turned rims F<1>, F<2>, supporting wooden felloes B surrounded by a shrunk metal tyre A of flat section. The disks may be formed with apertures.
Patent GB-190724272-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Sights for Small Arms.
Inventor: ASHTON HAROLD THOMAS
Filed: 1907-11-02
Granted: 1908-09-03
Abstract: 24,272. Ashton. H. T., and Speed, J. J. Nov. 2. Sights.-Hinged to the wind-gauge slide of a leaf back-sight is a flap D provided with a sighting- aperture D<1>, which, when the flap is in the raised position shown in Fig. 1, takes the place of the open notch B'. The flap can be lowered out of use, as shown in Fig. 3. A spring F maintains the flap in either of its two positions.
Patent GB-190726344-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Toe-puff Boots and other Footwear.
Inventor: FAWCETT NINA AGNES
Filed: 1907-11-28
Granted: 1908-11-26
Abstract: 26,344. Fawcett, N. A. Nov. 28. Stiffeners. - Toe-puffs are made of the form shown, with the inner or rear edge a curved at the centre towards the toe, to avoid the liability of creasing the upper. The puffs are made of leather, stiffened canvas, celluloid, &c., and separate from the boots &c., so that they can be detachably applied.
Patent GB-190728023-A (GB)
Title: Method and Means for Working on Cranks Crank Pins and like Rotating Parts.
Inventor: THUNBERG ERNST
Filed: 1907-12-19
Granted: 1908-06-11
Abstract: 28,023. Thunberg, E. Dec. 19. Lathes.--In working crank or rotating parts, for instance, in turning, grinding, and polishing crankpins, the tools are automatically moved to follow the crank without taking their motion therefrom. The shaft 1 mounted between the lathe centres, has cranks 2, which are worked by tools 6 on rods 4 deriving circular motion from arms or disks 5, which are driven through gearing from the driving- power of the machine, and are mounted on a slide arranged for forward and side feed.
Patent GB-190728253-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Carburettors for Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: JOHNSTON JOHN
Filed: 1907-12-23
Granted: 1908-09-03
Abstract: 28,253. Johnston, J., and Buddicom, H. W. Dec. 23. Lift valves; piston valves; casings. - A mixing- valve in a carburettor comprises a corrugated valve b of the piston type, which works inside a corrugated casing a and is arranged to form a sinuous passage of constant cross-sectional area throughout, when the valve is in its normal open position. The greatest diameter of t h e valve b is equal to, or greater than, the least diameter of the casing, so that the valve can be moved longitudinally by suitable mechanism such as links d to close the sinuous passage between the corrugations.